40 Under 40

Business Observer Staff
October 15, 2026

Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

The latest class of honorees has a long list of accomplishments.

Mark Gordon
October 8, 2026

40 Under 40 class of 2026 brings elevated list of achievements

The region's brightest leaders have a long list of solid accomplishments, from chasing patents to community-shaping real estate projects to leading some of the area's most noted organizations.

Louis Llovio
October 8, 2026

Tampa liquor store chain owner modernizes his way to an $11M business

40 Under 40 winner Trey Lawson, 33, is owner of Liquor Depot and Joy Bar.

Elizabeth King
October 8, 2026

Sarasota developer reflects on lead-up to Waldorf project

40 Under 40 winner Sadek Omar, 39, is the managing partner for Jebcore and Ore Development.

Elizabeth Djinis
October 8, 2026

Next-generation leader implements processes at SWFL family flooring business

40 Under 40 winner Lauren Taylor, 34, is regional manager at Taylor Carpet One.

Elizabeth Djinis
October 8, 2026

Young entrepreneur flees California to build SWFL affordable housing leader

40 Under 40 winner Andrew Cribss, 36, is the CEO and founder of Onda Housing Group.

Elizabeth Djinis
October 8, 2026

College basketball star takes family awnings firm to new heights

40 Under 40 winner Mara Falahee, 32, is the CEO of SPF Screens & Awnings.

Elizabeth Djinis
October 8, 2026

SWFL interior design exec turns childhood dreams into reality

40 Under 40 winner Dominique Coffman, 39, is vice president of design at Interiors By Design West in Naples.

Elizabeth Djinis
October 8, 2026

Non-CPA's energy, acumen help CPA firm soar

40 Under 40 winner Amariah Dawes, 33, is the senior operations manager for Johnson Messal Bristow.

Elizabeth Djinis
October 8, 2026

SWFL car rental giant exec prioritizes constant improvement

40 Under 40 winner Ahsan Shaikh, 37, is director of operations at Avis Budget Group.

Louis Llovio
October 8, 2026

Founder leads Tampa mortgage firm to hit five-year mark, now in four states

40 Under 40 winner Ryan Kearns, 38, is founder and broker-owner of Kearns Mortgage Team.

Elizabeth Djinis
October 8, 2026

Sarasota-based Amish furniture exec helps build $3M Amazon channel

40 Under 40 winner Marina de Sa Nogueira, 35, is the marketing manager for DutchCrafters.

Louis Llovio
October 8, 2026

Champion athlete-turned-investor, entrepreneur builds development firm

40 Under 40 winner Maximilian Vollmer, 28, is the founder of Vollmer Real Estate Investments.

Elizabeth Djinis
October 8, 2026

Sarasota startup capital firm co-founder helps raise $100M for clients

40 Under 40 winner Alexander Ronzino, 32, is the managing partner of Rework Capital.

Louis Llovio
October 8, 2026

Tampa entrepreneur, immigrant, builds $3.5M, 24-employee real estate business

40 Under 40 winner Thao Le, 35, is CEO and owner of Gain Property Group.

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Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

40 Under 40 class of 2026 brings elevated list of achievements

Tampa liquor store chain owner modernizes his way to an $11M business

Sarasota developer reflects on lead-up to Waldorf project

Next-generation leader implements processes at SWFL family flooring business

Young entrepreneur flees California to build SWFL affordable housing leader

College basketball star takes family awnings firm to new heights

SWFL interior design exec turns childhood dreams into reality

Non-CPA's energy, acumen help CPA firm soar

SWFL car rental giant exec prioritizes constant improvement

Founder leads Tampa mortgage firm to hit five-year mark, now in four states

Sarasota-based Amish furniture exec helps build $3M Amazon channel

Champion athlete-turned-investor, entrepreneur builds development firm

Sarasota startup capital firm co-founder helps raise $100M for clients

Tampa entrepreneur, immigrant, builds $3.5M, 24-employee real estate business

University of Tampa president to step down

Sarasota County sees spike in $10M-plus home sales

Baltimore firm buys Sprouts-anchored Pinellas shopping center

Pinellas County TV studio on the market

With Hawaiian acquisition, Benderson Development now in 41 states

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